When I was first diagnosed, my ENT offered to send all my files to MD Anderson for a second opinion if I wanted (I declined because they had already been in contact with MD Anderson discussing treatment options and I really liked my ENT). Maybe your doctors could do the same that way you could save on travel and most doctors have a good network of contacts so they would know who to contact.
Stephanie, 23, SCC on the right side of my tongue, surgery on 5-19-08, over half my tongue removed, free flap constructed from my forearm, bilateral neck dissection, one positive node. Radiation (32) and chemo (carboplatin) started on 6-16-08. Recurrence 4/09 in lungs.
**** Stephanie passed away 12.15.09.... RIP our dear friend****
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